March weather forecastShawnee, KS
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March signals the gateway to spring as Shawnee shakes off its winter chills. It is comparatively wetter with 2.2" (56mm) of rainfall and an average of approximately 11.9 rainy days. Clearing skies and rising early-spring temperatures often juxtapose with periods of increased rainfall. Although temperatures climb, expect a fair share of cold days and nights as the remnants of winter linger. Emergent bursts of sunshine brighten the city after the winter gloom, foreshadowing the pleasant weather to come.Temperature
Shawnee's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Shawnee sees an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shawnee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shawnee, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Shawnee is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Shawnee, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Shawnee, KS
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
